David M. Snow is a science-fiction and fantasy author for adults. When he is not busy reading with a cup of green tea, running 5km, looking up new words in the dictionary for hours on end, or learning Mandarin, Tagalog, Japanese or Korean, he sits down with his MacBook Pro and types his next novel in a frenzy. With a Masterโs in Applied Linguistics and ten years of teaching experience, he is also a linguist, polyglot, entrepreneur and teacher. After living in China for several years, he is in search of new places to explore.
Unexpected move, Kickstarter, and a new chapter
Have you seen the news?
Chinese people are now out on the streets, protesting against the stringent zero-COVID measures, the relentless lockdowns and the half-life they have been living in the past (almost) three years.
I am both proud and fearful of what future awaits the very people who welcomed me for nearly six years. ๐ฐ
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to move out of China๐จ๐ณ. It is with a heavy heart that I packed in a matter of days and left the country.
After a long 15-hour flightโ๏ธ, I spent 12 hours in an airport trying to get some sleep before hopping onto my connecting flight, to finally get back to my hometown where I'll be staying for a few months to prepare my next move.
I will be launching ๐ my new business (coaching, copywriting, editing, and translation services) to help SMBs and aspiring authors reach their ideal audience. I will also dedicate myself full time to my passion for books๐! It is indeed a new chapter in my life, one that will be quite exciting. ๐
There is still less than a week left for the Kickstarter campaign for Amaranth. Since I've reached my funding goal, you can click here and get your hands on a signed copy now! If we reach 200% of the funding goal, then you will get book 2 (ebook) for free! ๐คฏ Don't forget to share with your network!
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As I slowly experience reverse culture shock, I first need to get used to the Arctic cold of Canada ๐ฅถ. What a view after dodging winter for six years!
If you want to know more about my life as an author, you can follow me on TikTok @dmsnowauthor or Instagram at @davidmsnowauthorโ
What I'm reading
This month, I read Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami, a magical realism story set in the late twentieth-century Japan. As its title promises, it is a very out-of-the-blue quest which portrays a disillusioned country following the aftermath of the war.
Here are some books I am reading right now:
1. Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
2. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
To check out my TBR list and more, you can follow me on Goodreads.
Book Promos!
This month, I am partnering up with a few authors of science-fiction, dystopia and fantasy to expand our reach and offer a stack of free or discounted books. If you are looking for a new read, check those out by clicking on the banner or book cover.
What I'm watching
I watched The Secrets of Dumbledore on the plane and although I am impressed by the richness of the worldbuilding, I had to admit to myself that I didn't care for the characters. It's a shame considering I grew up with the Harry Potter universe. I just wish J. K. Rowling had stuck with writing books rather than screenwriting to satisfy my inner child. We need more books (or maybe it's already too late...).
Current Projects (December 2022)
- Kickstarter Campaign for Book 1 Amaranth
- Write the second draft of Amaranth Book 3 (French Edition)
Happy Reading!
David
Have you read all my books?
Amaranth series
โFlower of Memory (#0.5)โ
โAmaranth (KICKSTARTER)โ
North Star (TBA)
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David M. Snow
David M. Snow is a science-fiction and fantasy author for adults. When he is not busy reading with a cup of green tea, running 5km, looking up new words in the dictionary for hours on end, or learning Mandarin, Tagalog, Japanese or Korean, he sits down with his MacBook Pro and types his next novel in a frenzy. With a Masterโs in Applied Linguistics and ten years of teaching experience, he is also a linguist, polyglot, entrepreneur and teacher. After living in China for several years, he is in search of new places to explore.
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